bò bía
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɓiə˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔ˦˩ ʔɓiə˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɓiə˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bò bía means popiah.
Meanings of bò bía in English
Noun
- popiah (a type of Vietnamese spring roll) ≈ bánh bía
Etymology
Borrowed from Teochew 薄餅 /薄饼 (boh⁸ bian²).
Frequently asked questions
What does bò bía mean in English?
bò bía (noun) means "popiah".
How do you pronounce bò bía?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɓiə˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɓiə˦˥]. Tones: bò — falling tone (huyền), bía — rising tone (sắc).